THE BIKE THREAD
Talk about your biking experiences, pictures of your bike(s), what bikes you want or are working on, things like that yo
*Excuse the table layouts, they're not as flexible as I'd thought they'd be*
Bicycles
Human-powered, these bikes have been a cheap and reliable form of transportation for centuries. Today, there are many varieties and advancements in the technology behind these vehicles-- there's a type for everyone.
Popular types of bicycles:
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| Mountain | All-terrain bikes. Heavy-duty wheels & tires, multiple gears,
suspension is common |  |
| BMX | Dirt, street & vert setups possible. Single gear ratio,
lightweight, hand brakes optional |  |
| Road | Racing configurations are common. Lightweight, narrow tires,
multiple gears possible |  |
| Touring | Built for comfort. Wide gear range, long wheelbase, can carry
heavy loads |  |
| Utility | Practical transportation. Step-through frame, typically
single-speed, most common overall |  |
Not exactly popular but really hot:
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| Trial | Alike to a BMX flatlander, but with an even tighter frame |  |
Motorbikes
These bikes are, as you could guess, driven by motors. Compared to cars, they accelerate much quicker, have superior gas mileage, are far more maneuverable, easier to maintain and repair, etc.
Popular types of motorbikes:
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| Cruiser | The classic "motorcycle" style. Relaxed riding position,
typically low-torque |  |
| Standard | Common, bare-bones bike. Cheap, easy-to-use, upright
riding position |  |
| Sport | Optimized for performance. Powerful engines, light frame,
forward riding position |  |
| Touring | Heavy-duty & comfortable for two riders. Lots of cargo
space, large tanks |  |
| Motocross | Off-road bikes. Come in multiple configs, high center
of gravity, lightweight |  |
| Dual-Sport | Built for both on and off-road use. Basically a motorcross
with mods such as blinkers |  |
| Scooter/Moped | Practical and cheap transportation. Low-class swag |  |
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| Cafe Racer | Sacrifices comfort for speed. Forward riding position, lightweight,
low-sitting handlebars |  |
BL's Bikers
Zloff (BMX: freestyler, BMX: racer)
ßlöükfáce (Hybrid: trekking)
Starkiller (Some custom bicycle & tricycle)
SlayerZ99 (Honda cruiser)
Cybersix (Utility: European)
User projects:
Zloff's BMX racer feat. parts ripped from his brother's bike (WIP)I'm including a high gear ratio, aluminum frame, high-spoke-count wheels, and coaster brakes instead of hand brakes b/c I love them. Sanding all these parts by hand was an absolute bitch
dat brilliant metal finish on the cranks doe
Starkiller's Frankenbike (complete)"This is literally three different bikes smashed into one. That isnt even a real back tire, I just welded a gear on it and slapped it on the back. So the pedals never stop moving."
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